idiomatic
ˌɪd.i.əˈmæt.ɪk
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Definition of idiomatic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
languageTECH.characteristic of an idiomTECH.
  • The phrase 'kick the bucket' is idiomatic.
expressive figurative
2.
musicTECH.written within instrument's natural limitsTECH.
  • The piece was idiomatic for the violin.
characteristic distinctive natural
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Expressions with idiomatic

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phrase with a meaning different from its words
'Kick the bucket' is an idiomatic expression.

Origin of idiomatic

Greek, idioma (peculiarity)

Terms with idiomatic included in their meaning

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used to tell someone to stop or slow down
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person who loves spending time in the sun
idiomatic
troublesome or harmful situation or person
idiomatic exception
without exception excluding nothing else of the same kind
idiomatic
valuable thing hidden and rediscovered later
idiomatic
trust in something good not yet certain
idiomatic
actions showing a need for attention
idiomatic
completely defeat or overwhelm someone

Examples of idiomatic in a sentence

  • Idiomatic language can be challenging for learners.
  • The composer ensured the score was idiomatic for the piano.
  • Her idiomatic writing style suited the flute perfectly.

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  1. French:idiomatique, ...
  2. German:idiomatisch, instrumentengerecht, ...
  3. Italian:idiomatico, adatto, ...
  4. Spanish:idiomático, natural, ...
  5. Portuguese:idiomático, adequado ao instrumento, ...
  6. Chinese:惯用的, 合适的, ...
  7. Japanese:慣用的, 楽器に適した, ...
  8. Arabic:اصطِلاحي, مُلائِم, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִידְיוֹמָטִי, טִבְעִי לַכְּלִי, ...
  10. Russian:идиоматический, идиоматичный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ідіоматичний, природний, ...
  12. Hindi:मुहावरेदार, स्वाभाविक, ...
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